This article is part of a series on Old Testament Christophanies. For important background information, see An Introduction to Old Testament Christophanies–with Justin Martyr. Ezekiel’s vision of the Lord in Ezekiel 1 is one of the best-known theophanies in the Bible. The description is not only vivid but at times can come off as rather bizarre. Ezekiel […]
The Angel in the Camp of the Assyrians: Jesus in 2 Kings 18:13—19:37, 2 Chronicles 32:1–22, and Isaiah 36–37
February 25, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is part of a series on Old Testament Christophanies. For important background information, see An Introduction to Old Testament Christophanies–with Justin Martyr. About forty years after Isaiah received his vision, the Angel of the Lord came to the defense of Jerusalem. The events leading to and concerning His arrival are found in 2 Kings 18:13—19:37, […]
Isaiah’s King: Jesus in Isaiah 6
February 5, 2022 by 4 Comments
This article is part of a series on Old Testament Christophanies. For important background information, see An Introduction to Old Testament Christophanies–with Justin Martyr. In John 12:37–40, the apostle explained how two key prophecies from the Book of Isaiah had been fulfilled. The first was from Isaiah 53:1, which opens the famous chapter on the Messiah being […]
Jesus in the Book of Job
January 11, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is part of a series on Old Testament Christophanies. For important background information, see An Introduction to Old Testament Christophanies–with Justin Martyr. In some ways the Book of Job is independent from much of the Old Testament. The narrative of the book, which concerns the suffering of Job and the sovereign purposes of God, is […]
In the Whirlwind: Jesus in 2 Kings 2
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This article is part of a series on Old Testament Christophanies. For important background information, see An Introduction to Old Testament Christophanies–with Justin Martyr. There are no direct references to the Lord being present on earth when Elijah was taken to heaven. There are, however, good reasons to think that the Lord may have personally arrived to […]
Ahaziah’s Adversary: The Son of God Versus Satan in 2 Kings 1
November 24, 2021 by 2 Comments
This article is part of a series on Old Testament Christophanies. For important background information, see An Introduction to Old Testament Christophanies–with Justin Martyr. After Elijah’s nemesis Ahab died, his son Ahaziah became king of Israel. Ahaziah walked in the evil way of his father and mother, Jezebel (1 Kgs 22:51–52). In 2 Kings 1, the king […]
Elijah’s Provider: Jesus in 1 Kings 19
November 3, 2021 by 2 Comments
This article is part of a series on Old Testament Christophanies. For important background information, see An Introduction to Old Testament Christophanies–with Justin Martyr. Following his victory over Ahab and the 450 prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel, Elijah should have been feeling emboldened. However, in 1 Kings 19, Elijah found himself on the run from Jezebel. […]
The King of Kings: Jesus in 1 Kings 22 and in 2 Chronicles 18
September 25, 2021 by 3 Comments
This article is part of a series on Old Testament Christophanies. For important background information, see An Introduction to Old Testament Christophanies–with Justin Martyr. Most of the names of people who saw God in the Old Testament are familiar ones. One of the less familiar people who saw God is the prophet Micaiah son of Imlah. Micaiah […]
Solomon’s Provider: Jesus in 1 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 1, 1 Kings 9, and in 2 Chronicles 7
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This article is part of a series on Old Testament Christophanies. For important background information, see An Introduction to Old Testament Christophanies–with Justin Martyr. The account of Solomon being gifted his great wisdom and understanding is recorded in 1 Kings 3 and in 2 Chronicles 1. Toward the beginning of his reign, we read that king Solomon […]
The Angel With the Wonderful Name: Jesus in Judges 13
March 26, 2021 by 6 Comments
This article is part of a series on Old Testament Christophanies. For important background information, see An Introduction to Old Testament Christophanies–with Justin Martyr. By the time we get to Judges 13, several judges had come and gone since Gideon. Once again, the Israelites did what was evil in the sight of the Lord, so He handed […]
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